What Happens to Your Social Security When You Die? Will You Get Your Money Back?

00:00 Intro
00:30 How Social Security Operates
01:11 Will I get back what I paid in?
01:39 What happens to my Social Security when I die?
02:25 When do you receive more from Social Security than what you’ve paid in?
03:09 Example - modest income earner
04:27 Example - higher income earner
05:38 Claim Early vs Delayed Claiming
06:33 Progressive Nature
07:17 Working Longer & Earning More
09:24 Bloopers

Discover what happens to your Social Security benefits when you pass away and whether you'll ever get back what you’ve contributed. This video breaks down the pay-as-you-go nature of Social Security, highlights its funding challenges, and explores how benefits are distributed. Learn how claiming age, income level, and spousal benefits impact your break-even point and what it means for your financial future. Maximize the benefits you’ve worked so hard to earn!

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Disclaimer: Please note that this video is made for entertainment purposes only and not to be taken as financial advice. Always make sure to do your own research.

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